THROWBACK: Ramiz reveals how Pakistan can dismiss Rohit early in the innings

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja has shared details of his conversation with skipper Babar Azam about how to dismiss Rohit Sharma before the start of the T20 World Cup last year.

After quickly eliminating players like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Shaheen Shah Afridi's blazing opening fast-bowling spell has left India in ruins.

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Rahul's opening partner Sharma was out by a length ball that nipped back in to rattle the stumps, while Sharma was caught leg-before by a whole ball that swung in to beat him on the inside half of his bat.

While speaking to BBC, Ramiz disclosed to Babar Azam his strategy for bowling at Rohit Sharma. “Babar Azam was here with the Chief Selector before leaving for the World Cup, and I asked him what are your plans against India," said Ramiz.

Babar was interested when the man said, "I can tell you how to get rid of Rohit Sharma right now. I commanded that Shaheen Afridi bowl at 100 mph and got a man to play short-leg. Don't give him a single; just bowl that inswinging yorker at 100 mph and keep him on strike. You'll remove him.

After removing the current captain of India, Virat Kohli, Afridi was named player of the match for his 3-for-31 performance.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's opening duo breezed through the run chase to help Pakistan defeat their rivals by ten wickets.

This year's T20 World Cup will include a rematch between India and Pakistan on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.